anger management
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Anger is a natural facet of the human journey,
serving as one of our fundamental emotions. With its role in self-preservation, anger triggers our survival instincts. Regrettably, a significant number of individuals encounter heightened levels of anger, leading to challenges and discord in their day-to-day endeavors and interactions with others.
The therapists at Exhale Wellness Center specialize in assisting clients who are struggling to manage their anger effectively. Anger management techniques start by helping you identify and understand the triggers that ignite intense anger. Your therapist will guide you in figuring out why these situations are so challenging for you to control and how to respond when confronted with these triggers.
are you experiencing…
Feeling a strong surge of anger, even in response to minor things
Getting extremely angry
Dealing with guilt after expressing your anger strongly
Struggling to concentrate
Finding it hard to maintain eye contact when you're angry at someone
Experiencing an adrenaline rush
Having chest pains
Feeling a tingling sensation in your limbs
Sensing heat in your upper body or face
Turning red when you're angry
Using aggressive language when you're upset, especially if it's not how you usually talk
Breathing faster than normal
Feeling tension around your neck or shoulders
Thinking that people are against you or have negative intentions
Blaming others for your anger or your emotional outbursts
Having outbursts
that cause emotional pain, and in severe cases, even physical pain, for those around us indicates that our anger has spiraled out of control. Frequently, anger can become harmful not only to others but also to those who are feeling this intense emotion. Ruining relationships that were once highly valued, developing a sense of distrust, anticipating the worst outcomes, and feeling self-directed anger are all outcomes of struggling with managing anger effectively.
There are various reasons behind anger issues. Some people have a natural inclination towards a short temper, with their personalities often leaning towards tantrums and fits of anger. Others learn how to react to anger from friends or family members. Observing your parents lose control in fits of rage when they're upset, witnessing them throw or hit objects, and growing up fearing their anger can all contribute to your current struggles with anger.
On the flip side, many individuals grow up in environments where expressing anger is not allowed. In such families, being angry is considered inappropriate, leaving no room to learn healthy techniques to manage anger. When there's no constructive way to channel anger, people bottle it up inside themselves. This reaction leads to overreacting or exploding when pushed to their limits.
you and your therapist will collaborate
on ways to reshape your thinking to include more positive thoughts. Alongside this, your therapist will guide you through relaxation techniques to use when these intense emotions come up. Not all relaxation methods will fit perfectly for you. By exploring and being open to change, you'll discover the strategies that suit you best. At Exhale, we view each client as a unique individual and strive to create treatments tailored to your personal needs. With the guidance of our experts, you can regain control over your anger and work toward the fulfilling life you're aiming for.